Chinese mythology
Chinese mythology
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Chinese mythology refers to those myths found in the historical geographic area of China: these include myths in Chinese and other languages, as transmitted by Han Chinese and other ethnic groups, which have their own languages and myths.
Chinese mythology is a collection of myths, legends, and traditional stories that have been passed down over the centuries in China. Here are a few examples of famous myths from Chinese mythology:
- The story of the Jade Emperor: The Jade Emperor is the highest god in Chinese mythology and is known as the ruler of all gods and spirits. He is often depicted as a wise and benevolent ruler who governs the universe with fairness and justice.
- The story of the Four Symbols: The Four Symbols are four powerful creatures in Chinese mythology, each representing a different season and cardinal direction. They are the Black Tortoise, the White Tiger, the Blue Dragon, and the Red Phoenix.
- The story of Nüwa: Nüwa is a goddess in Chinese mythology and is known as the mother of mankind. She is often depicted as the creator of the world and the one who mends the sky after natural disasters.
- The story of Sun Wukong: Sun Wukong is a monkey king and a powerful figure in Chinese mythology. He is known for his intelligence, strength, and his ability to shape-shift. He is one of the most important characters in the classic novel "Journey to the West"
- The story of the Eight Immortals: The story of the Eight Immortals in Chinese mythology is a popular legend that tells of a group of eight legendary figures who possess supernatural powers and are able to achieve immortality. Each of the eight immortals has their own unique abilities and stories, but they are all united by their quest for enlightenment and their desire to help the people.
Chinese mythology Legends
Lei Gong
God of thunder, sometimes depicted with a drum in one hand and hammer in the other
Nügua
Goddess of flood control and rivers, also associated with the sun
Fuxi
God of mankind, credited with inventing fishing, hunting, and writing
Yinglong
Dragon god of rain, known for its ability to control the weather
Nüwa
Goddess of creation, often depicted as a woman with five faces
Zhu Rong
God of fire and volcanoes, often depicted holding a sword and a fire-spitting mace
Chinese mythology Creatures
Huli jing
Shapeshifting, Illusion
A fox spirit in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a beautiful woman or a fox with the ability to shapeshift, manipulate dreams, and cast illusions, sometimes benevolent and sometimes malevolent.
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Jiangshi
Undead, Fear
A type of reanimated corpse in Chinese folklore, often depicted as a hopping vampire or zombie, believed to be reanimated by dark magic and driven by hunger for life essence.
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Nian
Fear, Destruction
A mythical beast in Chinese folklore, often depicted as a fearsome creature resembling a lion or dragon, believed to emerge during the Chinese New Year to devour livestock and terrorize villages.
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Gui
Revenge, Anguish
A vengeful ghost or spirit in Chinese folklore, often depicted as a restless soul seeking retribution for past grievances, believed to haunt the living and cause misfortune.
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White Tiger
Protection, Strength
A divine creature in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a white tiger symbolizing power, protection, and guardianship, associated with the west and autumn.
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Dragon
Weather Manipulation, Power
A legendary creature in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a serpentine creature with scaled body, antler-like horns, and the ability to control weather and water.
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Pixiu
Wealth, Prosperity
A protective creature in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a winged lion with the ability to attract wealth and ward off evil spirits, believed to bring prosperity and good fortune.
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Qilin
Benevolence, Protection
A mythical creature in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a composite creature with features of a dragon, deer, ox, and lion, symbolizing auspiciousness, prosperity, and protection.
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Jingwei
Persistence, Determination
A mythical bird in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a bird with the head of a woman, believed to be the reincarnation of a drowned girl who persists in filling the sea with pebbles to avenge her death.
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Phoenix
Resurrection, Eternal Life
A mythical bird in Chinese mythology, associated with the sun, fire, and immortality, often depicted as a bird with colorful plumage and the ability to rise from its own ashes.
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Chinese mythology in POP Culture
The Forbidden Kingdom
The path is unsafe. The place is unknown. The journey is unbelievable.
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself traveling back t...
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
A New Evil Awakens.
Centuries ago, the evil Emperor Han was cursed by the sorceress Zi Yuan who transformed him and his army into mummies. In 1946, the explorer Rick O'Connell and his wife Evelyn O'Connell are invited by the British government to take a relic, the diamond "The Eye of Shangri-La" to China. The ancient s...
Chinese mythology based games
Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons
Based on the Chinese novel "Journey to the West", players take on the role of the monkey king, Sun Wukong, as he fights demons and monsters on a journey to the west.
Release Date: 2013-07-10
Developer: Oasis Games
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform: PC
Genre: Action-Adventure
Rating: 8
Age of Mythology
Age of Mythology is a real-time strategy game set in the ancient world, players control one of three civilizations (Greek, Egyptian, Norse) and use the powers of their gods to defeat their enemies.
Release Date: 2002-10-01
Developer: Ensemble Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Platform: PC
Genre: Real-time strategy
Rating: 8
Jian Wang 3
Set in ancient China, players take on the role of a warrior on a journey to become the greatest warrior in the land, fighting monsters and gods inspired by Chinese mythology
Release Date: 2015-06-26
Developer: Perfect World
Publisher: Perfect World
Platform: PC
Genre: Action-RPG
Rating: 7
Chrono Trigger
Players take on the role of a young boy named Crono as he travels through different time periods to stop a global catastrophe, encountering various characters and monsters inspired by Chinese mythology along the way.
Release Date: 1995-03-11
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Platform: SNES
Genre: RPG
Rating: 9
